Fred Kemp, who had owned a 540K and spent 30 years in pursuit of a 500K Special Roadster, learned of the car and finally purchased the unfinished restoration project in 1995. Kemp sent the car to Franz Prahl Klassiche Automobile in Germany, where the restoration and rebody, at a reported cost of some $1.5 million, were completed in June 2000. photos. Sunday's 2021 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance saw a stunning Mercedes-Benz 540K take home the event's Best of Show award. It was the ninth time a Mercedes has taken home the prestigious 1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of Sindelfingen. $1,750,000 - $2,250,000 USD Offered Without Reserve. 1939 Bugatti Type 57 Cabriolet by Letourneur et Marchand. $900,000 - $1,200,000 USD. 1937 Lagonda LG45 Rapide Sports Tourer. $750,000 - $850,000 USD. Description of 1937 Mercedes-Benz 500-Series. 1984 Handcraft Magnum 540K. Number 1 of 2 built by Handcraft Motorcar Company in Bradenton, FL on 6/24/1985. It has a 5.0 V8 302ci Ford Motor, auto transmission, rack and pinion power steering, power brakes, power windows, air conditioner and heater, Bridge of Weir all leather interior, Wilton 100 The most expensive car ever sold in the state is a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster. The vehicle is considered one of the finest interwar automobile ever and was coach built in just 419 Vehicle history and comps for Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster Replica by Thoroughbred Coach Builders VIN: 1283192 - including sale prices, photos, and more. Their designs managed to combine an air of lightness with elegance and a little flash – not unlike this lovely 540K Special Roadster offered here. Chassis No. 154080. We are proud to offer this 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster with a One-Off body by the Mayfair Carriage Co. It is at once sleek and pretty, sporting and elegant. >>Related | 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540k Special Roadster wins Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Best of Show Top Picks Fishermen investigating something shiny led to ‘miracle’ rescue of man trapped This 540K Sport Cabriolet sold for $973,501, including buyer’s commission, at the RM Monterey Auction, held August 15-16, 2003. Prior to World War II, Mercedes-Benz was arguably the world’s most prestigious European automaker, followed by Rolls-Royce, Maybach, Horch, and Hispano. They were the cars of kings and captains of industry alike. Rare and Beautiful 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet BThis 1938 Mercedes-Benz 320 Cabriolet B is a go There are 10 new and used 1935 to 1939 Mercedes-Benzes listed for sale near you on ClassicCars.com with prices starting as low as $16,900. Find your dream car today. dLZo71.